Studio Apartment Rent in Potomac, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Potomac, Maryland as of October 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $4,426 and +134% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Potomac
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Potomac
Compare Potomac's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Ocean City | $880 |
| 4 | Salisbury | $1,090 |
| 5 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 6 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 7 | Bladensburg | $1,213 |
| 8 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 9 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 10 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 11 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 12 | Havre de Grace | $1,250 |
| 13 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 14 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 15 | Rossville | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac (this page) | $3,020 |
| 2 | Bethesda | $2,675 |
| 3 | New Market | $2,530 |
| 4 | Lake Arbor | $2,462 |
| 5 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 6 | Chevy Chase | $2,370 |
| 7 | Rockville | $2,297 |
| 8 | Clinton | $2,270 |
| 9 | Brandywine | $2,250 |
| 10 | Upper Marlboro | $2,115 |
| 11 | Jessup | $2,110 |
| 12 | Gambrills | $2,100 |
| 13 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 14 | Hanover | $2,050 |
| 15 | Bowie | $2,022 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Potomac.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Potomac |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean, VA | 6.2 mi | $2,213 | $-807 (-27%) |
| Bethesda, MD | 6.9 mi | $2,675 | $-345 (-11%) |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 7.5 mi | $1,983 | $-1,037 (-34%) |
| Vienna, VA | 9 mi | $2,547 | $-473 (-16%) |
| Kensington, MD | 9.9 mi | $2,080 | $-940 (-31%) |
| Oakton, VA | 12.2 mi | $2,350 | $-670 (-22%) |
| Silver Spring, MD | 14 mi | $1,592 | $-1,428 (-47%) |
| Fairfax, VA | 14.5 mi | $2,350 | $-670 (-22%) |
| Takoma Park, MD | 15.6 mi | $1,298 | $-1,722 (-57%) |
| Lincolnia, VA | 15.7 mi | $2,020 | $-1,000 (-33%) |
| Washington, DC | 15.9 mi | $2,145 | $-875 (-29%) |
| Chillum, MD | 16.8 mi | $1,410 | $-1,610 (-53%) |
Studio rent in Potomac — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Potomac?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Potomac, Maryland is $3,020 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $4,426.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Potomac?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $120,800 ($10,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $58.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Potomac expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Potomac's studio median of $3,020 is +134% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Potomac rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Potomac ranks #90 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Potomac?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include McLean ($2,213), Bethesda ($2,675), Gaithersburg ($1,983).